Consumer purchasing power is more diverse than ever, with Black consumers as central drivers of seasonal spending. As you prepare your holiday shopping list – and your budget – remember, a little bit … [Read more...]
Tips On Saving for the Unexpected
Finances are different for everyone, and so are the life events we all go through. An emergency fund is your financial line of defense against life’s lemons. Although there are many financial rules of … [Read more...]
Taking Steps Toward Homeownership
FINANCIAL LITERACY Buying a home may not be as out of reach as you think…even in this market Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, and the … [Read more...]
JPMorgan Chase Reception
AMONG THE attendees pictured at the JPMorgan Chase reception are from, left to right: Publisher Carole Geary, Milwaukee Courier; Martha De Luna, Director of Multicultural Sales & Strategy for … [Read more...]
Earn and Learn Puts Teens and Young Adults on the Path To a Career
By Karen Stokes Seventeen-year old Zaquwan Dorsey wasn’t thinking about landscaping or working with young children when his mother encouraged him to apply to the Earn and Learn program last … [Read more...]
Local Business is Weathering the Storm of Inflation
By Karen Stokes Businesses are facing some significant financial storms because of the high inflation numbers plus the ominous cloud of COVID-19 continues to hover overhead. Jason Alston, … [Read more...]
How to Start a Money Talk: Summer Money Tips for Kids
Remembering those first few paychecks you received for a summer job, babysitting gigs, or an allowance from your parents brings back the nostalgia of simpler times. Fast-forward to today, and your … [Read more...]
Near West Side Partners Hires Housing Resource Coordinator To Improve Housing Opportunities For People Of Color In The Near West Side
JPMorgan Chase grant to fund new position for two years MILWAUKEE — On June 1st, Near West Side Partners announced Dia Henderson as the organization’s first Housing Resource Coordinator. In the … [Read more...]
Starting and Scaling a Small Business as a Minority Entrepreneur
Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of resources to support you in making … [Read more...]
Why the Habit of Saving is Key to Becoming Financially Healthier
April is financial literacy month, and savings is a foundational piece to financial health. Research has found, unexpected expenses, such as car or home repairs, and even medical bills can become a … [Read more...]